Foundation Phase Teacher (Grade 1)

Teach at an independent primary school in Potchefstroom where your planning, marking and patience all count. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is an independent primary school on the Potchefstroom side of North West.

• Keep learner profiles and a tidy teacher file for subject advisers
• Use data projectors, smartboards or tablets where the school has them
• Handle classroom discipline with the school's code of conduct
• Supervise break duty, sport or a cultural activity each term
• Capture marks on SA-SAMS or the school's reporting platform before deadlines
• Meet parents to discuss progress, behaviour and support plans

• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice
• Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching
• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase

• Honours degree in your subject or in education management
• Coaching experience in a major school sport
• Experience with remedial or inclusive education

• Paid SACE CPTD workshops
• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• School holidays in line with the school calendar
• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies

• Put your SACE number, phase and subjects on the first line of your CV; heads sort applications by subject first.
• Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.